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Star Wars (Vol. 4 – Last Flight of the Harbinger)

In episode 13 of The Star Wars Comics Cast, we review Star Wars (Vol. 4 – Last Flight of the Harbinger) issues 20-25.

Take a walk on the dark side with Sgt. Kreel and an elite group of Imperial soldiers aboard the Star Destroyer Harbinger! It’s a nigh-indestructible weapon of war. It’s also the target of the rebels’ new top-secret plan. Never afraid of defying the odds, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Leia Organa are determined to make this the Harbinger’s last flight! But Kreel and his SCAR Squad specialize in taking down rebels – hard! Let battle commence! Plus: Jabba the Hutt has a problem, and he’s hired the Wookiee bounty hunter Black Krrsantan to solve it. But a certain old hermit of the dune wastes might have a little something to say about it. Then, R2-D2 goes solo!

If you’ve read this story arc and have any additional thoughts on it, we would love to hear your opinions, insights and speculations. If you have anything to add please do so in the comments to this post and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode of The Star Wars Comics Cast.

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Unboxing February 2017

In our Unboxing February 2017 episode we review monthly subscription boxes from Monthly Funko Club and Dweebox.

Monthly Funko Club

Inside the Monthly Funko Club box we find the following items:

Funko Pop – Batman #152 (Batman: The Animated Series)

Dorbz – Daryl Dixon #063 (Walking Dead)

Batman t-shirt

For those who would prefer to watch the unboxing video you can do so below, otherwise check out the podcast episode for the audio only version.

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Dweebox

Inside this months Dweebox we find the following items:

Funko Pop – Imperial Death Trooper #144 (Star Wars)

Rebel Alliance tumbler

Star Wars Lite Force Lightsaber

Darth Vader t-shirt

Rocket Raccoon magnet

Guardians of the Galaxy patch

For those who would prefer to watch the unboxing video you can do so below, otherwise check out the podcast episode for the audio only version.

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Giveaway – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (audiobook)

This month we are giving away the audiobook for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, written by Alexander Freed, narrated by Jonathan Davis and published by Del Rey Books. If you are interested in what we think of the book, read our review.

Official Book Description

As the shadows of the Empire loom ever larger across the galaxy, so do deeply troubling rumors. The Rebellion has learned of a sinister Imperial plot to bring entire worlds to their knees. Deep in Empire-dominated space, a machine of unimaginable destructive power is nearing completion. A weapon too terrifying to contemplate . . . and a threat that may be too great to overcome.If the worlds at the Empire’s mercy stand any chance, it lies with an unlikely band of allies: Jyn Erso, a resourceful young woman seeking vengeance; Cassian Andor, a war-weary rebel commander; Bodhi Rook, a defector from the Empire’s military; Chirrut Îmwe, a blind holy man and his crack-shot companion, Baze Malbus; and K-2SO, a deadly Imperial droid turned against its former masters. In their hands rests the new hope that could turn the tide toward a crucial Rebellion victory—if only they can capture the plans to the Empire’s new weapon.But even as they race toward their dangerous goal, the specter of their ultimate enemy—a monstrous world unto itself—darkens the skies. Waiting to herald the Empire’s brutal reign with a burst of annihilation worthy of its dreaded name: Death Star.

Enter the Giveaway

To enter the giveaway simply leave us a rating and review in iTunes. Then contact us through FB, commenting on this post or by sending us an e-mail (SWComicsCast at Gmail.com) letting us know you left a review and what name you left it under.

Other details of the Giveaway

The deadline for entry into this giveaway is March 19, 2017. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on Monday, March 20, 2017. Your shipping address must be within the continental United States for you to be selected as a winner. The book will ship within one week of an eligible winner being selected.

AI in Star Wars

In episode 10 of The Cantina Caravan we discuss AI in Star Wars, as well as the following Star Wars topics:

Announcing the winner of our giveaway of the audiobook for Catalyst: A Rogue One novel

Announcing our next giveaway which will be for an audiobook version of Rogue One novelization

The addition of Woody Harrelson to the cast of the young Han Solo movie

Our main topic which is AI in Star Wars

Definitions of AI

Advanced AI

Where does SW meet the test for real AI and where is it lacking?

How was AI originally introduced in SW and how far has it advanced as canon was expanded?

Other fiction and themes regarding AI

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Star Wars: Darth Vader (Vol. 3 – The Shu-Torun War)

The Dark Lord of the Sith’s unstoppable march continues! The natives of Shu-Torun are revolting, and there’s no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? But who will follow Vader into war? Would you? Then again, it’s better to fight alongside Vader than against him. That’s a lesson that the ore barons are about to learn.

If you’ve read this story arc and have any additional thoughts on it, we would love to hear your opinions, insights and speculations. If you have anything to add please do so in the comments to this post and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode of The Star Wars Comics Cast.

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